MMPO-006 · December 2024 · English
IGNOU MMPO-006 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
Structured previous year question paper for MMPO-006, December 2024 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8
Verified: 11 Sept 2026
MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
(MP)
Term-End Examination
December, 2024
MMPO–006 : MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note :
(i) Attempt any five questions.
(ii) All questions carry equal marks.
Q1.Define materials manag ement. What are the categories/groups materials can be put ?
Q2.Discuss the functions of the materials management in detail. [ 2 ]
Q3.“The supply side, manufacturing planning a nd control, and the distribution side make up the material flow system. They all depend on one another, and changes in one will affect the others.” Comment.
Q4.What do you understand by classification and simplication ? Give prime reasons for classification. Also list the advantages of simplification.
Q5.“The balanced scorecard is a performance measurement system that allows managers to look at the business from four divergent important perspectives.” Discuss.
Q6.Elaborate Materials Management activities and functions. What are the functions of a Materials Manager ?
Q7.Discuss two or three most important benefits of Centralized organizations vs . Decentralized organizations. Give examples.
Q8.Write short notes on any three of the following :
(a) Customer service
(b) Pull Based Materials Management
(c) Spare Parts Management —issues and challenges
(d) Objectives of Warehousing
(e) Super Organization
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